Superior Mesenteric Vein

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
SMV
Pronunciation
/suˈpɪriər ˌmɛsənˈtɛrɪk veɪn/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Objective To analyze the experiences of the diagnosis and treatment for superior mesenteric vein thrombosis ( SMVT ).
  2. Results : Dissection of mesenteric vessels, lymphadenectomy, and identification of the surgical plane were guided by the landmark of the superior mesenteric vein ( SMV ).
  3. Minimal change disease of nephrotic syndrome complicated with portal, splenic and superior mesenteric vein thrombosis
  4. Objective To preliminarily describe CT angiography ( CTA ) findings of superior mesenteric artery ( SMA ) and superior mesenteric vein ( SMV ) in patients with small bowel volvulus ( SBV ) and its diagnostic value.
  5. All uncinate process of pancreas was between the superior mesenteric vein and the inferior vena cava.

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